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Contract Technical Recruiter

Fortinet
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026

We're looking for an experienced Contract Technical Recruiter with previous experience recruiting R&D Engineering professionals at all levels. The ideal candidate is someone who understands the competitive nature of this market and knows how to build a strong candidate pipeline from scratch.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruiting Technical R&D candidates to build the candidate pipeline through sourcing, networking, referrals, events, online postings, etc.
  • Execute recruitment strategy to ensure management expectations are met.
  • Manage candidate process and be a candidate ambassador. Determine skill level, manage offer process, including offer negotiation, offer letter generation, offer presentation and close.
  • Deliver consistently positive candidate experience.
  • Continuously follow-up and provide strategic insight to hiring managers in an effort to confirm staffing plans and ensure that candidates and hiring managers needs are met

Required Skills:

  • 7-10 years Technical recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment implementing a wide range of recruiting tactics and programs.
  • Ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations and execution for both candidates and hiring managers.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work with hiring managers to prioritize candidates and roles to meet hiring needs.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work with a sense of urgency at all times.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy.
  • Experience with an applicant tracking system.
  • Previous experience working through a full recruiting cycle.

Education:

  • College or university degree preferred

EEOC / AAPAccommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Fortinet, Inc at (408) 235-7700 of accommodations@fortinet.com for assistance.EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

 

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